Ram Dass: Soul Land
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tami Simon speaks with Ram Dass, whose name means “servant of God.” Ram Dass is a respected spokesman on the integration of Western culture and Eastern philosophy. He is author of the classic book Be Here Now, and the landmark books Grist for the Mill and How Can I Help? With Sounds True, he has created several audio programs, including Experiments in Truth and Love, Service, Devotion, and the Ultimate Surrender. In this episode, Tami speaks with Ram Dass about his understanding of the “I” or the self, his experience of his guru Maharaj-ji living inside of him as a sense of presence, the individual soul, and the atman, which Ram Dass calls the “mega soul.” (64 minutes)
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This such a fantastic interview. Wise questions and wonderfully wise answers
Comment by Bhavani — March 21, 2012 @ 9:31 am
This is such a fantastic interview. Wise questions and wonderfully wise answers
Comment by Bhavani — March 21, 2012 @ 9:32 am
This is the icing on the icing of the rich cakes of your interviews dear Tami. It had my soul crying with the coziness of intimacy with the Divine. I can not thank you and Ram Dass enough, so THANK YOU my dear ones.
Comment by ALICE FRIEND — March 21, 2012 @ 12:03 pm
This man has been my ATMA since 1968. Listen to him as he speaks from the heart and soul of his being. Even if your not meditative now in your thinking, you will be after you listen to him once. Thanks
Comment by eledryth — March 23, 2012 @ 10:23 am
thanks to Tami and Ram Dass for sharing the interview, I appreciate the opportunity to hear one of the great elders.
Comment by Cass — March 23, 2012 @ 8:07 pm
Tammy,
This was hard to listen to. My heart goes out to Ram Dass.
I hear you between the lines, noble sir. May we all age with as much grace.
Lovingly,
linda
Comment by Linda — March 23, 2012 @ 8:09 pm
I loved this interview with Ram Dass. He took me right to where I needed to be in Soul Land. Thank You!!!
Comment by Fran Schultz — March 24, 2012 @ 12:28 am
Thank You Ram Dass & Tami
Comment by Sujith — March 24, 2012 @ 3:23 am
Tammy – this was marvellous – thank you – for me you always ask the right questions. What rung truest was the ‘identifying with’ rather than ‘relating to’…….. a jem!
Comment by lindsey — March 24, 2012 @ 6:08 am
Thank you for this exquisite visit with Ram Dass. I always feel that every connection with him is a shining gem, and the spaces in between his word just allow more light to reflect his beauty! The interview was so well-navigated by Tami Simon, she earned the praise that he gave her at the end. Bravo…….
Comment by Elise — March 24, 2012 @ 10:42 am
merci.
namaste
Comment by peter parke — March 24, 2012 @ 3:59 pm
I would name this conversation, one with the ocean of love. I listened in wit my head phones and in the beginning of the message I thought I could hear the ocean in the back ground. but as a listened closer I could hear what sounded like an ocean wave or the movement of water every time Ram Dass spoke. It was a very moving conversation and it really provided me with an opportunity to experience omeness. Thank you both Tami and Ram Dass
Comment by Phebie Higgins — March 26, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
I understand that Neem Karoli Baba did not teach meditation. He believed that devotion and service were better practices. Immediately upon regaining his consciousness Ram Das regarded his devastating stroke as the grace of his guru. I believe that this empowering and inspiring reaction to one of life’s most difficult challenges is a fruit of Ram Dass’s long term practice.
For many years Ram Das served others. Did anyone here work with him in this? His name means servant of God. Now he needs to be helped. I suspect that it is a most wonderful blessing to be able to help him.
Prior to his stroke he was one of the world’s most clever and eloquent speakers. I think I prefer his current simple and straightforward style of today. I believe that this great man certainly deserves to hold his identity as being the infinite and eternal loving awareness.
Cross posted at http://integrallife.com/member/stanley/blog/long-live-ram-dass
Comment by Stanley — March 26, 2012 @ 6:35 pm
I’ve read his works and know some about his life story, but listening to him in this interview, my perception was automatically taken to a deeper level than just the words that were said. I felt easily disarmed of all my defenses. I was able to just feel peace by hearing the spirit in his voice.
Comment by Carol Kirby — April 1, 2012 @ 6:47 am
Just finished listening and I am speechless. I feel enriched beyonds words. Thank you.
Comment by Katannya — September 1, 2012 @ 12:17 pm